Who can giveinformed consent? An unimpaired adult (i.e. not under the influence of drugs/alcohol, not experiencing command hallucinations). Emancipated minor. Parent or legal guardian of a minor.
Key labs with Glomerulonephritis: Serum: Positive antistreptolysin-O titer. Urinanalysis: hematuria, proteinuria. Throat culture: Positive for group A beta-hemolytic streptococcus
NEGATIVE symptoms in schizophrenia include the absence of things that normally present. Symptoms (5As): Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure), Anergia (lack of energy), blunt Affect, Alogia (↓ speech), and Avolition (↓ motivation).
